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Endocrine

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What regulates the functions of the body   Nervous and endocrine systems act together to coordinate functions of all body systems  
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Nervous system   biological communication system  
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Endocrine system   uses biochemical called hormones that travel in body fluids and act as chemical messengers to target cell  
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Exocrine glands   secrete products through ducts that lead to the lumen of an organ, body surface or cavity ie. sweat glands  
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Endocrine glands   have no ducts; secretes hormones into extracellular fluids and diffuse into the bloodstream  
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Hormone   mediator molecule that is released in one part of the body but regulates the activity of cells in other parts  
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Hormone is?   A chemical messenger to a specific target cell  
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What do hormones regulate?   Metabolism; h2o and electrolyte balance; growth and development; reproduction  
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Circulating hormones   most endocrine hormones are circulating hormones  
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How many types of local hormones?   Paracrine and Autocrines; do not circulate  
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Lipid-soluble hormones   Steroid; Thyroid; nitric oxide  
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Water-Soluble   Amine; Peptide; protein; Eicosanoid hormones  
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What is te mechanism of action?   diffuse into cell from blood  
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What are the characteristics of water-soluble hormones?   Binds to receptor on exterior surface;  
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5 different mechanisms of hormone control?   Signals from nervous system; Chemical changes in blood; Other changes; Negative feedback; Positive feedback  
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3 effects of hormone Interaction?   Permissive; Synergistic; Antagonistic  
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Functions of the endocrine system   control internal environment; respond to marked changes; growth and development; reproduction process; regulate metabolism  
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Where is the pituitary gland located   Sella Turcica in the base of the brain  
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What hormones does the Anterior pituitary gland secrete?   GH-Growth Hormone; PRL-Prolactin; THS-Thyroid stimulating hormone; ACTH-Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; LH-Leuetinizing Hormone; FSH-Folicle stimulating hormone  
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What hormones are stored in the posterior pituitary gland?   ADH-Antidiuretic hormone; OT-Oxytocin  
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What 3 hormones are secreted by the Thyroid gland?   Thyroxine (T4, T3) and Calcitonin Basal metabolic rate; reduce blood calcium levels  
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What hormone does the parathyroid gland secrete?   PTH-Parathyroid Hormone...increases blood calcium levels  
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the 2 layers of the adrenal glands?   Medulla-center; Cortex- outer  
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The cortex has 3 zones   Adrenal androgens; Glucocorticoids (cortisol); Mineralocorticoids (Aldosterone)  
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What 2 hormones does the Medulla secrete?   Epinephrine; Norepinephrine 80% epinephrine  
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The pancreas secretes what 2 hormones?   Glucagon and Insulin  
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What hormone does the pineal gland secrete?   Melatonin  
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What does the thymus gland secrete?   Thymosin....help develop T-Helper cells for immunity  
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What does the kidneys secrete?    
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